The UAE has made great strides in vocational and technical education by opening several specialised institutions and promoting practical learning methods.

Some of the vocational and technical educational centres include:

• Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training under Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
• National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE)
• ADNOC Technical Academy
• Petroleum Institute (PI)
• Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government 
• Emirates Aviation University
• Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
• Etisalat Academy
• Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET)
• Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI).